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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,121.18, 81,581.67 and 35,243.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,121.18, 81,581.67 and 35,243.10 is: 48,632.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,121.18 : 81,581.67 = 35,243.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,121.18/81,581.67 = 35,243.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,121.18x = 81,581.67 × 35,243.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,121.18x = 2,875,190,953.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,190,953.98/59,121.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,632.16

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